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Hill Tribe Jewelry

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Explore NOVICA's Gallery of Hill Tribe Jewelry. There are seven major hill tribes in Southeast Asia, among them the Akha, Lahu, Karen, Hmong/Miao, Mien/Yao, Lisu and Palaung. Among most of the hill tribes, it is believed that silver brings prosperity and luck. Hill tribe jewelry is made by hand, using simple hand tools and techniques that have been passed from generation to generation.

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Elizabeth

Jun 18, 2019

A Necklace Of Simplicity & Elegance

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I was truly overwhelmed when I received the "Simple Grace" garnet . . . necklace. It is seemingly easy putting garnets and silver beads together and viola, one has a piece of jewelry in one's hands or better still, around one's neck. It is truly been fashioned by one gifted in the arts of jewelry making and has the vision to incorporate the different levels/occasions a woman may wish to wear it - for the casual affair it denotes simplicity and the formal ones it conjures up elegance for the fortunate wearer of this necklace.

Sandra

Oct 16, 2022

What a beautiful bracelet!

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I love the combination of the lapis stones with the silver accents. One of my favorite bracelets from Novica, an organization I believe in.

I love this!

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Hands down...my favorite piece of artisan jewelry ever purchased from NOVICA. And I've purchased MANY pieces from NOVICA over the years. I love ALL of my jewelry, but this bell bangle is, by far, my favorite!

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Hill Tribe Jewelry

Escaping persecution, many Asian communities have found a home in Thailand's northern mountains. NOVICA's Achara works closely with Karen silversmiths, highlighting the uniqueness of Hill Tribe Jewelry with designs that are classic and yet contemporary too. Jasmine patterns, elephants, and abstract motifs possess an artistic, ethnic enigma that is incomparable. See for yourself!

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